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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Guiarti

Haplochromis guiarti Pellegrin, 1904
Max Length
17.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Guiarti (Haplochromis guiarti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.7 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis guiarti
Authority
Pellegrin, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
17.7 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Guiarti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Guiarti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Mouthbrooding by female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 6 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

fish (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Pellegrin, 1904

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Astatotilapia guiarti Pellegrin 1904 Synonym
Haplochromis nigriventralis Lohberger 1929 Synonym
Haplochromis nigroventralis Lohberger 1929 Synonym
Harpagochromis guiarti Pellegrin 1904 Synonym
Paratilapia guiarti Pellegrin 1904 Synonym
Tilapia guiarti Pellegrin 1904 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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